He worked as an oxygen therapist at Staten Island University Hospital, Ocean Breeze, in the 1970s and 1980s. He then worked delivering car parts for the former Archer Auto Parts, West Brighton and Bay Auto, Rosebank, in the 1980s. His most recent job was at Village Car Service, Travis, where he worked as a taxi driver and mechanic.

Mr. Graham graduated from Susan E. Wagner High School, where he played the trumpet in the school's band.

Along with his love of walking everywhere, Mr. Graham enjoyed collecting locks and keys. He especially loved his 1987 Dodge Diplomat police cruiser.

Mr. Graham was also a member of the Screen Actors Guild and The Police Car Owners of America.

"He was very generous," said his brother, R. Jameson Graham. "He gave to people, strangers and family alike."

In addition to his brother, R. Jameson Graham, survivors include another brother, Richard John Graham Jr., and one son, Ian Swarz.

The funeral will be Friday at 7 p.m. in the Meislohn-Silvie Funeral Home, Port Richmond. Arrangements include cremation.